Georgia Senate Resolution

By: Senator Fort of the 39th
Honoring the world-wide victims of genocide and recognizing April 22, 2011, as Georgia's
Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, one and a half million men, women, and children of Armenian descent were the
victims of the brutal genocide perpetrated by the Young Turk government of the Ottoman
Empire from 1915 to 1923; and
WHEREAS, the Armenian genocide and massacres of Armenian people have been
recognized as an attempt to eliminate all traces of a thriving and noble civilization over 3,000
years old; and
WHEREAS, the denial of the Armenian genocide by the present-day Turkish government
continues to antagonize the Armenian people concerning their own rightful place in history;
and
WHEREAS, by raising awareness of and openly condemning the atrocities committed
against the Armenians, Georgians are reminded of the need for constant vigilance in order
to prevent similar atrocities in the future; and
WHEREAS, recognition of the anniversary of this genocide is crucial to guarding against the
repetition of future genocides and educating people about the atrocities connected to these
horrific events; and
WHEREAS, as home to over 500 Armenian families, Armenian Americans living in Georgia
have greatly enriched our state through their leadership in business, agriculture, academia,
government, and the arts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
join the Armenian community in honoring the memory of the victims of genocide throughout
the world and recognize April 22, 2011, as Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian
Genocide of 1915-1923.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate calls upon the people of Georgia to observe
that day by remembering the one and a half million people of Armenian ancestry who lost
their lives during that terrible time.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Armenian Independent Cultural
Association of Atlanta, Inc.